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OpenAI made the native ChatGPT Mac app available for all users Wednesday. It gives Mac users easy access to the artificial intelligence capabilities of the cutting-edge chatbot, as well as features not available with the web interface.
The free macOS app is “designed to integrate seamlessly into anything you’re doing on your computer,” according to OpenAI.
ChatGPT for macOS brings AI to your Mac today
Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia will allow Mac users to send queries to ChatGPT, but that feature isn’t available yet, even for beta testers. But the new ChatGPT for Mac app lets users ask a question of the AI after a simple keyboard shortcut: Option + Space. It provides access to the latest GPT-4o model, as well as less-advanced ones.
The ChatGPT desktop app for macOS is now available for all users.
Get faster access to ChatGPT to chat about email, screenshots, and anything on your screen with the Option + Space shortcut: https://t.co/2rEx3PmMqg pic.twitter.com/x9sT8AnjDm
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) June 25, 2024
Talk to the AI
Users can verbally communicate with the AI-powered chatbot using the ChatGPT Mac app.
“You can now have voice conversations with ChatGPT directly from your computer, starting with Voice Mode that has been available in ChatGPT at launch, with GPT-4o’s new audio and video capabilities coming in the future,” OpenAI said in a press release. “Whether you want to brainstorm a new idea for your company, prepare for an interview or have a topic you’d like to discuss, tap the headphone icon in the bottom right corner of the desktop app to start a voice conversation.”
The ChatGPT app for Mac also allows users to take and discuss screenshots with the AI.
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Download ChatGPT app for Mac today
The Mac app has been available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers since mid-May, but can now be downloaded by anyone from the OpenAI website. There’s no charge to access the apps basic capabilities. However, more-advanced functions come with fees.
There’s a version of the ChatGPT for iPhone, too. OpenAI is working on a ChatGPT app for Windows that will debut later this year.
Source: Free ChatGPT Mac app brings AI to your desktop now
